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Radiography Career Opportunities

When students have completed the basic requirements to become registered radiographers,
they have a marketable skill in the ability to produce diagnostic images utilizing
conventional x-ray technology, and many avenues for further education and advancement
are opened.

Although most qualified technologists are employed as radiographers in hospitals,
there is demand for personnel in many related imaging areas which commonly require
radiography education as a prerequisite to entering these fields. Some examples of
imaging technologies related to radiography include diagnostic medical sonography
(ultrasound), nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology, computed
tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cardiovascular interventional
technology.

In addition to related imaging technologies, technologists may combine further education
with radiography expertise to qualify for positions as department managers and administrators
or as faculty in radiologic technology programs. An exciting new career path opening
the physician assistant level of practice to radiographers has been developed. The
Radiologist Assistant is an experienced radiographer who has completed a bachelor's
degree radiologist assistant program and learned advanced skills under the supervision
of a radiologist. Industry employs radiologic technologists in medical service divisions
and as industrial radiologic technologists. Manufacturers of imaging equipment and
accessories utilize radiologic technologists as technical advisors, sales representatives,
and application specialists. More information on these career areas may be obtained
from the program faculty.

The demand for qualified radiologic technologists is projected to increase because
of rapidly expanding health care facilities and increasing demand for radiologic services
coupled with the proliferation of complex new technologies. Financial rewards for
radiologic technologists are comparable to other Health Sciences professions. As the
technologist becomes experienced, specializes in related areas, and obtains further
formal education, the financial rewards increase.